Simple yet Appetizing Dip Recipes to Up Your Snacking Game!
Best Carving Food Carving Fish and SeaFood Chicken Appetizer Appetizer Dips and Desserts with Sour Cream – Simple yet Attractive! Sour Cream: The Life of the Party Sour cream isn’t only the trusted and faithful sidekick to your nachos; it is actually the unlikely superhero of dips, desserts, and everything in between. So, be it a movie night, relaxed at home; a gathering of a few over a BBQ outdoors; or that fancy dinner party, these recipes shall prove that sour cream can bring legendary status to a dish. Alright, now into the creamy and dreamy. 1. Anchovy Chip Dip 2. Shrimp Chip Dip 3. Classic Cheese Dip 4. Simple Sour Cream Dip 5. Frozen Cheese and Strawberry Dessert! 6. Pineapple Apricot Refrigerator Cheesecake! 7. Sour Cream and Apricot Dessert Sauce! Anchovy Chip Dip! Makes 2 cups Anchovies might come with a certain reputation, but trust us, this is the life of the party kind of dip. Keep the anchovy part a secret until the plaudits and praise come. I guess that’ll be our little surprise. Ingredients 2 tbsp anchovy paste ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp tarragon vinegar ½ cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup finely chopped parsley Instructions All ingredients should be combined and mixed lightly. Crackers or potato chips are the best options to serve with. Shrimp Chip Dip! A most delectable seafood dip, where just the right level of tang is, this one’s yours if you are one of those who always find a small portion of the ocean in their meals. Ingredients 1 (5-ounce) can shrimp, drained and chopped finely 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup chili sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish Dash of Tabasco sauce Directions Chop shrimp finely. Combine with all other ingredients and mix well. Serve with potato chips or crackers. HINT: Serve this alongside a citrus cocktail for the ultimate pairing! Classic Cheese Dip! About 3 cups Ta-da! Cheddar worshipers, take a bow. This piquant, cheesy dip is an absolute hit that disappears before you can properly say “pass the chips.” Ingredients 2 cups sour cream 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 medium green pepper, chopped ½ cup chopped stuffed olives 1 small onion, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash of Tabasco sauce Directions Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Chill for several hours to let flavors meld. Serve with chips or crackers. Pro Tip: Patience is key. Letting it chill ensures maximum flavor payoff. Simple Sour Cream Dip! Makes 1½ cups Simple ingredients, big flavor. This dip proves that sometimes less really is more. Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream ⅓ to ½ cup drained horseradish (depending on your tolerance of heat) 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. celery seed ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. paprika Directions Mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve with crisp crackers or potato chips. HINT: This dip pairs beautifully with veggie sticks for a lighter snack option. Sweet Endings: Desserts with Sour Cream It’s just desserts that use sour cream. That’s why they have creaminess and tanginess which is essentially what lures people to them. Frozen Cheese and Strawberry Dessert! Serves 4 Think cottage cheese is boring? Think again! This refreshing dessert will change your mind. Ingredients 1 cup cottage cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 pint strawberries, crushed and sweetened Instructions Press cottage cheese through a food mill. Add lemon juice and sugar; mix until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Freeze in a tray until the edges start to harden. Beat until smooth and freeze again until firm. Serve in slices with fresh or sweetened berries. Pro Tip: This dessert shines with raspberries or blueberries too! Pineapple Apricot Refrigerator Cheesecake! Serves 8-10 Creamy, fruity, and decadent, the cheesecake tastes like every delicious bite is deserved. Ingredients Filling 1 (9-ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 (1-pound) can apricot halves 1¼ teaspoons salt 2 cups sieved cottage cheese 2 tablespoons plain gelatin 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup fruit juice from canned fruit + water 1 cup sour cream 1 cup whipping cream ¼ cup sugar Topping ½ cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons melted butter 3 tablespoons finely chopped nuts Instructions Strain and sieve the fruits. Mix fruits with salt and cottage cheese. Dissolve gelatin in lemon juice and hot fruit juice. Gradually mix the gelatin into the cheese mixture. Fold in sour cream and whipped cream with sugar. Pour into a springform pan and chill until set. Mix the topping ingredients, and sprinkle them over the cake before serving. Pro Tip: Garnish the cake with some fresh apricot halves for an elegant touch. Sour Cream and Apricot Dessert Sauce! Makes 2 cups This sauce has the magic that brings simple desserts and turns them into gourmet treats. Ingredients 1 cup dried apricots 1½ cups water 1 cup sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt ¾ cup sour cream Instructions Simmer the apricots in water, until they turn tender. Drain through the sieve. While still hot add sugar and salt, then allow to cool fully. Mix in the sour cream. How to Prepare Delicious Home-Made Sour Cream! © 2024 bestcarving.com